Papaya In Cinnamon Syrup

This Papaya In Cinnamon Syrup is a delightful tropical preserve that transforms firm, green papayas into a glossy, jewel-toned delicacy. By layering the fruit with sugar and a fragrant cinnamon stick, the papaya slowly cooks in its own juices, creating a thick, amber syrup that is both sweet and subtly spiced. The texture remains pleasantly firm yet tender, making it an excellent accompaniment to rich cheeses, yogurt, or as a standalone dessert. Perfect for entertaining, this recipe requires minimal active effort but benefits from overnight chilling to allow the flavors to fully meld. It is a vegan-friendly treat that brings a touch of exotic elegance to any table, offering a refreshing contrast to heavier dishes.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 526.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Papaya In Cinnamon Syrup is a delightful tropical preserve that transforms firm, green papayas into a glossy, jewel-toned delicacy. By layering the fruit with sugar and a fragrant cinnamon stick, the papaya slowly cooks in its own juices, creating a thick, amber syrup that is both sweet and subtly spiced. The texture remains pleasantly firm yet tender, making it an excellent accompaniment to rich cheeses, yogurt, or as a standalone dessert. Perfect for entertaining, this recipe requires minimal active effort but benefits from overnight chilling to allow the flavors to fully meld. It is a vegan-friendly treat that brings a touch of exotic elegance to any table, offering a refreshing contrast to heavier dishes.

Ingredients

2 cup Sugar
1 Cinnamon Stick
3 1/2 pound Firm papayas, peeled, seeded

Directions

1
Peel and seed the firm papayas, then cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick strips.
2
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, spread 2/3 cup of the sugar over the bottom.
3
Add the cinnamon stick to the sugar layer.
4
Top the sugar and cinnamon with half of the papaya strips.
5
Sprinkle 2/3 cup of the remaining sugar over the papaya layer.
6
Add the remaining papaya strips on top of the sugar.
7
Top the final layer of papaya with the remaining 2/3 cup of sugar.
8
Cover the saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, shaking the pan occasionally but not stirring, for 35 to 45 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
9
Remove the lid and simmer the papaya strips for 10 minutes, or until they begin to appear translucent.
10
Let the mixture cool completely in the pan, then cover and chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 526.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 140.2g47%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g53%
Sugars 120.5g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: The papaya in cinnamon syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for up to 1 month.

Tip: Shaking the pan occasionally helps dissolve the sugar evenly without breaking the papaya strips. Do not stir with a spoon to maintain the texture.

Serving: Serve chilled as a dessert with a dollop of coconut cream or as an elegant appetizer paired with mild cheeses.

Keywords: papaya, cinnamon, syrup, preserve, vegan, dessert, tropical, fruit, sugar, spice, layered, simmer, chilled, appetizer, sweet

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/papaya-in-cinnamon-syrup/